Arunachal Pradesh
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Two conservation communities from northeast India win biodiversity awards
The realisation that the community-controlled forest was home to many endemic species helped ... provide protection to all species here.
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From Hunters to Protectors
(for kids) The Nyishi community of Arunachal Pradesh used to hunt hornbills, then things changed...
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Lure of the homestay
In the Himalayas and various other parts of India, a new model for low-impact tourism is needed to protect the fragile ecosystems that provide youthful adventurers the wild and exotic experiences they seek, and homestays are a sustainable tourism option in such surroundings.